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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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KCu₃O(SO₄)₂Cl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.48

Specific gravity

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Yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {011} and {100}, perfect

Cleavage

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Pna2_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Kmc · Approved

IMA

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1987

Named in

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Greenish yellow-brown; yellow in transmitted light

Typical colors

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K · Cu · O · S · Cl

Elements

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